I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: on (II) + coming, adjective (after come on, v.)
1.
a. : coming nearer in space or time : moving forward upon one : approaching
blinded by the lights of an oncoming car
during the oncoming year
b. : that is to be : future
not for just a few of our oncoming citizens, but also for all present citizens — L.L.Medsker
discussed the oncoming visit
2. : rising , emergent
oncoming generations began to seek new goals — Hunter Mead
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: on + coming, n. (after come on, v.)
archaic : approach